Leading Thoughts: Presidents proving out of touch with student needs, concerns

In this second installment of our new column on governance and leadership, we tackle the importance, yet simplicity of asking students about their campus experiences.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 22, 2017

Online courses may require more prep time than traditional classes, study says

Regardless of the educator's technology skill level, there's more prep time required to teach virtual classes.

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 22, 2017

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Enrollment and Retention

A look at the pandemic's continuing impact on enrollment and how colleges can ensure students stay on course.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

Teacher maternity leave bill awaits California governor's decision

The proposal would keep teachers from having to use paid vacation and sick days to care for a newborn or after experiencing a miscarriage.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 21, 2017

UN initiative: Higher ed, gov, and workforce partnerships needed to drive gender equity

The industry, government and higher ed partnerships are geared toward encouraging gender equity in employment and education.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 21, 2017

Another for-profit bought out by a traditional university

Lynn University announced this week that it will acquire the Digital Media Arts College. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 21, 2017

Students are opting out of purchasing textbooks because of cost — how OERs fit in

Students also cited an interest in "inclusive access," or incorporating the cost of digital classroom materials into the cost of tuition.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 20, 2017

What is the future of accreditation — and how do microcredentials impact it?

One expert suggests taking financial evaluation away from accrediting bodies and allowing them to focus on academics alone.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 20, 2017

First-year orientation key to overall student experience, new survey finds

A new survey from OOHLALA Mobile finds students who say they had a good orientation experience are 17% more likely to report positive student life. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 19, 2017

Cal State plans to end remedial classes

Chancellor Timothy White hopes the move will improve the system's graduation rate. 

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 19, 2017

How can colleges help undocumented students in an uncertain climate?

California leaders are working to help students understand that their ability to access college (and receive financial aid) may not be affected by recent news on DACA.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 19, 2017

US Dept of Ed approves sale of Kaplan to Purdue

Also moving forward is the sale of for-profit Art Institutes to a smaller nonprofit.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 19, 2017

Courseware Offers Faculty Complete Flexibility for Open Resource Development

Faculty across the country want to make the switch to Open Educational Resources, but struggle to find the materials needed to augment open textbooks. Although educators have often been faced with some disappointing options, customizable solutions are coming to light.

Sept. 19, 2017

Community college presidency opening attracts 47 applications

Since the president at East Arkansas Community College announced his upcoming retirement last May, the job has become quite popular. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 18, 2017

Goucher College President José Bowen was focused on retaining students, and it paid off in recruitment

A campus construction project became a tool to help engage current students, and it ended up encouraging enrollment. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 18, 2017

3 common areas where higher ed recruitment goes wrong

Shifting demographics and new mediums necessitate that institutions bring their A-game to marketing and recruitment.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017

How can schools attract non-traditional learners?

Trends indicate adult learners will only increase in number in coming years, and failing to reach this critical population will mean bad business for colleges and universities.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 18, 2017

Institutions turn to Snapchat to recruit new generation of students

Facebook is better for their parents, but high schoolers prefer to communicate via pictures and videos.

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 18, 2017

Oklahoma State dean finds a staff-friendly way to measure departments

The dean at Oklahoma State University's College of Arts of Sciences manages to analyze departmental outcomes extensively while mitigating faculty anxiety surrounding those evaluations.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 18, 2017

Sources: UVI suffered $60M in damage from Hurricane Irma

Full damage is still being calculated, but the University of the Virgin Islands suffered severe damage to 8 buildings on campus.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 18, 2017

6 ways higher ed leaders should consider free speech on campus

New guidance from the the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges says presidents should allow students to voice their concerns. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 17, 2017

Report measures outcomes of transfer students from community to four-year institutions

A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that approximately three in 10 community college students had transferred to a four-year institution within six years of enrolling.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 15, 2017

How can states and schools partner to help 'near-completers?'

Legislatures across the country have introduced bills to assist former students who never received a degree, according to a new report from the Education Commission for the States.

By Pat Donachie • Sept. 15, 2017

UNC board appears fractured as veterans brace for discord

One group, including several new members, is seemingly aggressively advancing its own agenda without the knowledge of the rest of the body. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 15, 2017

In wake of Irma, Harvey and Jose, University of Michigan experts offer online 'teachouts' on hurricanes

With a course on hurricanes following several natural disasters, University of Michigan experts are experimenting with "just in time" courses to build public knowledge. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 14, 2017

Office Hours: Borough of Manhattan Community College Provost Karrin E. Wilks

Wilks, now in her third year at BMCC, shares her tips on how institutions can improve student success. 

By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 14, 2017